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Could Red Light, Green Light be the Next Nutrition Game? With 'Smart Choices' on hold, is a new system just around the corner? 11/12/2009 6:00:00 AM
Running Quiz: How Much Do You Know? As a runner or future runner, it is essential to know the true facts regarding the sport. Take this quick 10 question quiz to test your own running knowledge. 11/11/2009 12:00:00 PM
I Get By with A Little Help from My Snacks This SparkPeople member has lost 52 pounds and would like to the snacks that helped her along the way! 11/11/2009 5:25:21 AM
Can You Be Both Overweight and Malnourished? A significant number of us today are simultaneously under- and overnourished. How can that be? If you’re significantly overweight, surely you can’t be malnourished, right? 11/10/2009 11:10:26 AM
Mom's Dieting Leads to Daughters' Eating Disorders Growing up, my mom was always on (or off) of a diet. I swore I would never go through those struggles, and although I haven't had to, it's made me very conscious of my weight. 11/10/2009 5:43:27 AM
SparkPeople's 500-Calorie Thanksgiving Feast 80% of SparkPeople members try to cook healthier versions of holiday favorites, according to a recent poll. Eat better this Turkey Day with these nine exclusive recipes that are BIG on taste and tradition but low in calories. 11/10/2009
10 Tips to Boost Your Immune System Cold and flu season is here. Is your body in shape to fight off viruses and fend off germs that could make you sick? If not, start with these 10 simple habits that will help you stay healthy all season long. 11/9/2009 3:21:00 PM
Meet the Members: Small Steps, Big Results These three SparkPeople members won our daily T-shirt giveaways, and now they're Spreading the Spark in return by sharing their best tips. 11/9/2009 12:29:25 PM
12 of the Worst Restaurant Sandwiches If you think the Whopper and Big Mac are high calorie sandwiches, wait until you see this list. 11/9/2009 6:00:00 AM
The Simple Ingredient Trend Picks Up Momentum for 2010 Earlier this year Häagen-Dazs and Frito-Lay started a trend that seems to be picking up steam and that is--simple sells. 11/7/2009 11:45:47 AM
Spending Big Dollars to Market Cocoa Puffs to Kids With today's focus on improving their health, you'd think that children's cereal commercials would have a healthier spin. But a new study shows that's not the case. 11/6/2009 6:08:30 PM
Just 99 Days Until the Winter Olympics The countdown is on. Just 99 days left until the 2010 Winter Olympics begin in Vancouver. Here's a preview of what to expect! 11/5/2009 4:13:53 PM
Buffalo Meat is No Bull What would you consider the 'real' American meat? This lighter, sweeter flavored meat may be available in your supermarket and worth checking out.
 11/5/2009 1:00:00 PM
How is Your Body Responding to the Time Change? A 2008 study reveals how transitioning from standard time to daylight savings time raises the rate of heart attacks within the first 3 weekdays following the change. 11/4/2009 4:02:14 PM
New Mom Using Blog to Lose 100 Pounds* Stacy, a 30-year-old new mom, is using SparkPeople to lose 100 pounds in a year. But she also has another tool: blogging. Find out how writing is helping her slim down. 11/4/2009 11:00:00 AM
9 Ways to Save Big on Your Summer Vacation Vacations should be about relaxing, trying something new and getting away from it all. With these tips in hand, you can accomplish all those things and more--without taking on a second mortgage or going into debt. 11/4/2009
Tips to Keep Your Credit Report Clean What’s the first thing to remember about your credit report? And more importantly, how do you ensure it's in good shape? Find out! 11/4/2009
8 Easy Ways to Cut Your Electric Bill Each Month Vampires, as those in the utility business call them, are the appliances and amenities in your home that use power even when you’re not using them. Find out how to keep them from bleeding you dry. 11/4/2009
Online Banking: Your Hassle-Free Guide These days, most of us conduct our banking online and at ATMs instead of in front of a teller. But before you go fully digital in your banking, do a bit of research. 11/4/2009
The Hidden Costs of Higher Education College is an expensive four (or five) years of your life, but a little planning can help relieve your stress over paying for the small stuff. 11/4/2009
Deciphering Credit Scores and Credit Reports SparkSavings Editor Like your cholesterol, blood pressure or even your IQ, your credit score is one of those numbers that seems arbitrary and incomprehensible, but it can have a tremendous effect on your financial fitness. 11/4/2009
10 Tips to Teach Children about Money Money needn't be mysterious and troubling to children. With these simple steps, you can teach your kids to respect money and live within their means. Get real tips from real parents. 11/4/2009
Should Your Child Get an Allowance? From a financial fitness perspective, the objective of an allowance is to teach children to distinguish between wants and needs, how to prioritize and the importance of saving. But when should they start to get one? And how much should they get? 11/4/2009
6 Tips to Avoid Hidden Fees at the Bank Paying attention to your bank account is the best way to prevent incurring the service fees that most banks charge these days. Here are six tips to minimize your banking expenses and maximize your savings!
 11/4/2009
Members Share Tips on Saving Money Are you looking for new ways to pinch pennies--and see real results? Try some of these pain-free and ingenious tips for saving a few bucks, shared by SparkPeople members.
11/4/2009